APTN National News

APTN National News is a national news program in Canada, presented by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. It is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and covers news relevant to Indigenous communities across the country.

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A look at Vancouver-Quadra in Musqueam territory in B.C.

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

Wade Grant’s headquarters is buzzing with activity from volunteers who are working to make him the next federal representative of a riding in Vancouver. “We are building so much momentum in Vancouver Quadra (car honking) thank you all for your volunteerism get out there and win this race,” Wade Grant tells the volunteers. “Let’s go.”Grant is from Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. The riding sits within the borders of his territory.
3 Indigenous women hit the campaign trail

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Kathleen Martens

When you’re an Indigenous woman on the campaign trail you pack a lot of stuff. Food for volunteers, tobacco for Elders and, in the case of New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Tania Cameron, beaded orange earrings. “We don’t keep regular hours,” says Rebecca Chartrand, who is running for the Liberals in the massive Churchill—Keewatinook Aski (formerly Churchill) riding in northern Manitoba.
AFN election forum starts with leaders of the Green Party

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Karyn Pugliese

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting an online series with federal party leaders in the lead-up to the April 28 vote. The first session was held on Monday and featured Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, co-leaders of the Green Party of Canada. The Green Party holds only two seats, but May said they still can serve an important role in supporting First Nations. “ One of the things you might think as well, okay, you get some Green MPs you’re not going to be in cabinet,” said May.
Survivor Charles Fox calls out Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Mark Blackburn

A Liberal candidate is calling on the Conservative Party to renounce controversial candidate Aaron Gunn over his views on residential schools and genocide. Charlie Fox, a survivor who is running in the northwestern Ontario riding of Kenora-Kiiwetinoong, says the B.C.’s candidate’s remarks cannot stand.
Jordan’s Principle funding cut to autistic child in Thunder Bay

1 week ago | aptnnews.ca | Karyn Pugliese

Five-year-old Scarlet has the same breakfast every morning – Cheerios, yogurt, and blueberries. Predictability and routine matter to her — even a small disruption can throw her off. Scarlet’s tall for her age, but she’s still in diapers. After breakfast, her parents work on potty training. The thing is — she’s scared she’ll fall in the toilet. Her parents say her needs, likes and fears were hard for them to decode at first. Scarlet was born May 29, 2020.
Grand chief and chief in Kanehsatà:ke ousted after ethics report released

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Savanna Craig

Turmoil between the former grand chief Victor Bonspille and members of the band council came to a head when he and chief Valerie Bonspille were ousted by a Kanehsatà:ke First Nation Ethics Commission ruling. The Band Council held a press conference in Oka National Park on April 2, providing an opportunity to media to understand why the Ethics Commission had ruled to oust the two. The councillors said three points led to this decision by the commission.
Inuk Elder recalls life near a Nunavut DEW line

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Mark Blackburn

While you may not find Snafu on a map of Nunavut, Inuk Elder Manitok Thompson remembers the tiny settlement as the home where she spent part of her childhood. “I’m from Coral Harbour and there is a little place called Snafu, about 3.5 miles [six km] from town,” Thompson said of the area she described as having an interesting history.
Indigenous leaders, scientists send warnings about climate crisis

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

More than 100 scientists, Indigenous leaders and community members are in Vancouver to discuss the latest dire warnings about the climate crisis. The climate action conference is being organized by the First Nations Summit – an Indigenous political organization. “I want to say to all Indigenous people on the coast in British Columbia or in any area that are effected by the ocean, you can’t wait to prepare,” said Hugh Braker, executive member of the FNS.
Jerry Daniels of SCO calls meeting for April 15 to discuss treatment

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Kathleen Martens

The leader of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) in Manitoba, who revealed he has “challenges with alcohol” after an embarrassing incident in Ottawa, has summoned members to a meeting in his community next week, APTN News has learned. Grand Chief Jerry Daniels did not attach an agenda to the “chiefs-in-summit” notice obtained by APTN News that he issued March 27 for the April 15-16 gathering in Long Plain First Nation, located about an hour west of Winnipeg.
Some Curve Lake members still without power after ice storm

2 weeks ago | aptnnews.ca | Annette Francis

Some members of Curve Lake First Nation are still without power more than a week after an ice storm cut power to more than a million people in Ontario. Nicole Capalbo has been busy serving meals since the storm hit.